Liverpool hopeful of new Ibrahima Konate deal

Liverpool are hopeful of Ibrahima Konate extending his stay at Anfield beyond the end of the season, according to  Rousing The Kop.

The defending Premier League champions held talks with Konate over the international break, with Real Madrid keen on securing the services of the France international central defender next summer as a free agent.

Journalist Graeme Bailey said: “I am told that Liverpool feel talks between them and Konate’s camp, that have taken place in the last week, have gone well.

“Liverpool remain ‘hopeful’ that Konate will sign a new deal, and I am also led to believe that Konate’s people assured Liverpool that they have not agreed terms with any other club.

“Liverpool are making a big push to get him tied down in the next six weeks ahead of January.”